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India Sets April 2026 Implementation for New Labour Codes

Govt notifies draft rules for new labour codes

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has pre-published draft rules for India’s four new Labour Codes, aiming for full operationalization…

January 1, 2026 00:56 IST

Gratuity rule clarity: ICAI says new labour code payouts apply from November 21

Employees leaving after Nov 21, 2025 must be paid revised gratuity under new labour laws, says ICAI

Employees leaving their jobs on or after November 21, 2025 will be entitled to gratuity under the new labour code…

December 30, 2025 18:41 IST

Gratuity in full and final settlement may come sooner after job exit under new labour laws

India’s new labour laws, set to take effect in 2026, could significantly change how employees are paid, work, and retire.…

December 29, 2025 22:09 IST

One-year gratuity rule announced, but not effective yet: Why private sector employees remain in limbo

You will not get gratuity after 1 year yet, despite 5-year rule being changed under new labour laws — know why

Despite the Centre lowering gratuity eligibility to one year for fixed-term and contract employees under new labour laws, most private…

December 24, 2025 16:17 IST

Your job appointment letter and salary slip are set to change with new labour laws — what to expect

Your job appointment letter and salary slip will change soon — here’s what new labour laws bring

Once states notify the rules under the four new Labour Codes, employees are likely to see major changes starting from…

December 20, 2025 13:29 IST

India to Operationalize New Labour Codes in April 2026; Compliance Burden Slashed by 90%

‘New labour codes a game changer’: Vandana Gurnani

Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani calls the four new labor codes a “game-changer” for India. The reforms consolidate 29 laws, targeting…

December 19, 2025 22:35 IST

Labour Codes: Final rules still pending – Centre explains why

Although the four Labour Codes officially came into force from November 21, 2025, companies are yet to make visible changes…

December 17, 2025 19:05 IST

New Labour Codes in force, but what about gratuity after 1 year of service?

New labour laws kick in, but 1-year gratuity rule still not in effect? What applies now and what depends on states

The Centre has notified the four new Labour Codes as effective from November 21, 2025, but confusion remains over their…

December 13, 2025 15:08 IST

Has implementation of 4 Labour Codes been delayed by Centre? Here's what the Labour Ministry says

Has implementation of 4 Labour Codes been delayed by Centre? Here’s what Labour Ministry says

There was confusion about whether the four new Labour Codes were actually implemented after the Centre announced them on November…

December 11, 2025 19:02 IST

New Labour Codes: No impact on take-home salary if PF stays on Rs 15,000 statutory limit

New Labour Codes: No impact on take-home salary if PF stays on Rs 15,000 EPFO statutory limit

There has been concern that the new labour codes will reduce take-home salary due to higher PF calculations. However, the…

December 10, 2025 19:44 IST

At present, FTEs account for only 2% of the workforce in establishments with 10 or more employees across nine sectors, suggesting that immediate provisioning costs may be moderate.

New 300-worker labour law change may reshape India’s factory ecosystem- Ambit Capital reveals why

A report by Ambit Capital argues that this single reform could determine whether India is finally going to overcome its…

December 10, 2025 16:53 IST

Big income tax benefits under new labour laws: How revised wage definition works in your favour

The new labour codes may shrink your take-home salary, but they quietly boost your tax-efficient retirement savings. With basic pay…

December 10, 2025 15:42 IST

2-day full and final settlement post employee’s resignation now mandatory under Labour Codes — What it means for employers

India’s new Labour Codes mandate that employers must complete full and final settlement within two working days of an employee’s…

November 30, 2025 20:51 IST

For employers and businesses, the new law provides greater room for flexibility to restructure their operations, scale the workforce and respond quickly to the market conditions.

Can new labour codes trigger mass layoffs?- Unions raise the red flag on norms for industrial units

Under the IRC, prior government approval is needed only if an establishment has 300 or more workers. As per the…

November 28, 2025 15:16 IST

‘Kerala will not carry Centre’s four labour codes,’ says Labour Minister Sivankutty

Sivankutty said the state would not take any position that harms workers and announced that a meeting will soon be…

Updated: November 27, 2025 13:52 IST

While the stated objective of the new code is ‘ease of doing business’, its real test will lie in implementation.

‘Overtime may now attract 2X pay,’ says Deloitte; companies may restructure salaries

However, experts suggest that there are a few negative attributions that might come with this, one of them being companies…

November 26, 2025 16:03 IST

Labour codes to widen social security cover to 85% in 3 years: SBI report

Rs 75,000-cr consumption boost seen.

November 25, 2025 20:20 IST

India’s labour reforms can create 77 lakh new jobs, cut unemployment by 1.3%: Report

This assessment is based on the current labour force participation rate of individuals aged 15 years and above at 60.1…

November 25, 2025 20:00 IST

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